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as in liberates
to set free (as from slavery or confinement)
a global crusade to free Nelson Mandela from a South African prison had emerged
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as in opens
to make passage through (something) possible by removing obstructions
we'll free the river by breaking up the ice jam
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as in clears
to rid the surface of (as an area) from things in the way
would you mind freeing up the work area so I can work?
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as in relieves
to set (a person or thing) free of something that encumbers
a phone call would free your parents from worry
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as in saves
to set free from entanglement or difficulty
this plan should free us from debt
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Recent Examples of frees
The system also documents [the products that] will underperform, which is often the call merchants care about most, because killing the wrong bets early frees capital for the right ones.
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Vicki M. Young, Footwear News, 10 June 2026
Removing the lowest leaves from tomato plants also frees up garden space and can allow you to companion plant lower growing veggies, herbs, and flowers beneath tomatoes.
—Lauren Landers, The Spruce, 9 June 2026
The Community Foundation administers the Mayor’s Trophy fund, an arrangement that frees the charitable fund from some tax filing requirements, notably IRA form 990, which discloses details about donations, income, and expenses.
—Edmund H. Mahony, Hartford Courant, 3 June 2026
Giving people autonomy strengthens their judgment, builds trust and frees the leader to lead at a higher level.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 28 May 2026
This approach not only offers better value, but also frees up evenings for more casual, spontaneous meals, whether that’s tapas in Spain or aperitivo in Italy.
—Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 28 May 2026
Mother’s explosion distracts Blaine and frees Sam.
—Dessi Gomez, Deadline, 22 May 2026
This shortcut frees your mind from having to remember to add fertilizer.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 22 May 2026
Mando frees him soon enough (after a funny encounter with a four-armed simian food-truck chef voiced with high anxiety by Martin Scorsese).
—Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 19 May 2026
Vicki M. Young, Footwear News, 10 June 2026
Removing the lowest leaves from tomato plants also frees up garden space and can allow you to companion plant lower growing veggies, herbs, and flowers beneath tomatoes.
—Lauren Landers, The Spruce, 9 June 2026
The Community Foundation administers the Mayor’s Trophy fund, an arrangement that frees the charitable fund from some tax filing requirements, notably IRA form 990, which discloses details about donations, income, and expenses.
—Edmund H. Mahony, Hartford Courant, 3 June 2026
Giving people autonomy strengthens their judgment, builds trust and frees the leader to lead at a higher level.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 28 May 2026
This approach not only offers better value, but also frees up evenings for more casual, spontaneous meals, whether that’s tapas in Spain or aperitivo in Italy.
—Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 28 May 2026
Mother’s explosion distracts Blaine and frees Sam.
—Dessi Gomez, Deadline, 22 May 2026
This shortcut frees your mind from having to remember to add fertilizer.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 22 May 2026
Mando frees him soon enough (after a funny encounter with a four-armed simian food-truck chef voiced with high anxiety by Martin Scorsese).
—Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 19 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for frees
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Where Beyoncé added poetic interludes between songs, in Songs from the Hole, the audience learns about Jacobs' story and how his music spiritually liberates him while simultaneously being among the reasons officials cited for not granting him parole.—
Kara Frame,
NPR,
12 Mar. 2026
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Nuclear fusion, like in the Sun, liberates 630 trillion joules for each kilogram of hydrogen fuel.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
16 Feb. 2026
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Fights are then slotted roughly every 20 to 30 minutes, the same staggered build these DAZN boxing cards tend to follow, so the headliners are still hours away when the broadcast opens.—
Brian Mazique,
Forbes.com,
13 June 2026
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The heavy metal doors creak as Faye, the regional health official, opens them.—
Jonathan Lambert,
NPR,
13 June 2026
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Unfortunately, yes — when the drug clears, the food noise usually returns along with the hunger.—
Ryan Brennan,
Sacbee.com,
13 June 2026
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Diarrhea usually clears within a couple of days and is gone within five.—
Ryan Brennan,
Charlotte Observer,
13 June 2026
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The deep-tissue technique, using thumbs and knuckles, relieves these pain points.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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Sanchez has not been immune to errors, but his shot-stopping has been key to Chelsea and Liam Rosenior’s exit relieves some of the questions about his ability on the ball.—
Cerys Jones,
New York Times,
21 May 2026
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The hotel saves on labor and laundry chemicals.—
Christopher Elliott,
Forbes.com,
13 June 2026
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Repurposing plastic water bottles reduces waste and saves money on household items.—
Ashlyn Needham,
The Spruce,
12 June 2026
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Every weekday, the CNBC Investing Club with Jim Cramer releases the Homestretch — an actionable afternoon update, just in time for the last hour of trading on Wall Street.—
Jeff Marks,
CNBC,
9 June 2026
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This reaction results in a helium nucleus and releases a neutron and radiation.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
9 June 2026
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Their body care kit gets to the root of smooth skin with a trio of products including a pre-sluff bar that rids it of lotions and oils, a washable textured mitt that sloughs off dead cells and a eucalyptus-scented body lotion that loads it with hydration while making your bathroom smell like a spa.—
Jackie Fields,
PEOPLE,
1 June 2026
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Trading out of the first round also rids the 49ers of having a first-round pick with a fifth-year option.—
Jerry McDonald,
Mercury News,
24 Apr. 2026
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When a child redeems their certificate with Pizza Hut, they are celebrated.—
Angela Andaloro,
PEOPLE,
29 Apr. 2026
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By the end of the season-five premiere, however, A-Train redeems himself.—
Derek Lawrence,
Vulture,
10 Apr. 2026
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“Frees.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/frees. Accessed 14 Jun. 2026.
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